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James Orlando Obituary


James A. "Jimmy" Orlando, 20, of Exeter Twp. and of Philadelphia, died Saturday morning in his residence in Philadelphia.

He was the adopted son of James J. and Susan T. Quaglia, who raised Jimmy since he was an infant.

Born in West Reading, he was a son of the Joseph F.

Orlando who died on May 10, 1999, and Alice (McGarvey) Orlando who died June 8, 1998.

Jimmy was a 3rd year business student in the Fox School of Business at Temple University, Philadelphia, where he was junior class president of the Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity, Alpha Beta Chapter, and was posthumously elected treasurer of the fraternity.

Jimmy loved to travel and visited England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and most recently visited Italy with his longtime girlfriend, Emily Grosscup, of Shillington. His visits were made possible through People to People International, a student educational travel program started by President Eisenhower who believed that peaceful relations between nations require understanding and mutal respect between individuals.

In 2015 while a senior at Exeter High School, Jimmy served as an intern at Goodlife Financial Services, which prepared him for acceptance into the Fox School of Business.

He was a member of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church in Reading.

In addition to his adopted parents and his girlfriend, Jimmy is survived by his sister, Kathleen B. "Katie" Orlando, of Trevose, Pa.; 2 step-brothers, Louis A. Quaglia, husband of Kim (Buzelewski) Quaglia, Exeter Twp., and Michael J. Quaglia, husband of Stacey (Montileone) Quaglia, Exeter Twp.; 3 step-sisters: Dene' (Quaglia) Bonte, Mohnton; Alicia D. (Quaglia) Kline, wife of David Kline, Blandon; and Allison D. (Quaglia) McDonough-Meyers, Freehold, N.J. He is also survived by a half-brother, J. Nicholas Orlando, of Reading, and his paternal grandmother, Barbara (Kondracki) Orlando, widow of Joseph Orlando, the former chief of police in Sinking Spring, of Sinking Spring.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, 4975 Boyertown Pike, Exeter Township, Saturday, December 9, 2017, at 12 noon, Reverend Monsignor John J. Grabish, Celebrant.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Friday, December 8, 2017, at 8:00 p.m. Amy S. Landis, Certified Celebrant officiating.

The family will receive relatives and friends in Bean

Funeral Home Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Inurnment will be at the convenience of the family in Charles Evans Cemetery, Reading, with Jimmy's parents.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 4029, Easton, PA 18043.

Online condolences may be made at

www.beanfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2017.

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Alexandra Chitwood

December 11, 2017

I am heartbroken to have heard this sad news. I had the pleasure of knowing Jimmy and his family as I traveled with him to Europe. I can remember his smile and sense of humor as well as his kind nature. My condolences are with his friends and family during this very difficult time. Lifting you up in prayer for peace and healing in your hearts.

John and Lynne Bigos

December 8, 2017

We were shocked and saddened to learn of Jimmy's tragic passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

Michael and Joyce Appnel

December 8, 2017

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our hearts go out to you. We will keep you in our prayers.
Mike and Joyce

Gaylene Pickens

December 7, 2017

My heart is breaking for you. Your in my thoughts and prayers❤

Marie Jablonski

December 6, 2017

My prayers and condolences go out to Jimmy's friends and family. Jimmy was a very nice young man who I had the pleasure of knowing, first from my daughter at LaSalle Academy and then as one of his supervisors at the Fightin Phillies. He will truly be missed.

Kevin Cosgrave

December 6, 2017

May he rest in peace.

john pietrowski

December 6, 2017

Our very deepest sympathy's and please know you are in our prayers.

Kathleen Knockstead

December 6, 2017

My heart goes out to you and your Family
Eternal rest grant unto Jimmy oh Lord, and the perpetual light shine upon him

Sandra Duddy

December 5, 2017

Correction

Christine Cipar Filipek

December 5, 2017

My deepest sympathy Susie

kelley witman

December 5, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to all of Jimmy's family and friends. May god comfort you during this difficult time.
We had the pleasure of knowing him thru Holy Name Ice Hockey.

The Witman Family
Jim, Kelley and Emiley

Tom, Debbie and Laura Sadowski

December 5, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sabdy Duddy

December 5, 2017

Jim & Susan, I was shocked and saddened to read Jimmy's obit this morning. Too young! May you find peace and comfort in our lord and those closest to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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